For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,537 students in 26003, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in 26003, WV are Ritchie Elementary School, Steenrod Elementary School and Bethlehem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 26003 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 26003, WV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 26003, WV Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3700 Wood St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Steenrod Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Clarks Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0356
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0356
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Chapel Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0350
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0350
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Woodsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bethany Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Mil Acres Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0363
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0363
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
91 Zane St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Ram Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-8640
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-8640
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Warwood School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Viking Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0375
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0375
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
26003, West Virginia 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 Eoff Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 238-1007
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 238-1007
Gr: K-3
Ronald C Mulholland Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-9506
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-9506
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rr 3 Box 505
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-8640
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-8640
Gr: K-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 26003, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in 26003, WV include Ritchie Elementary School, Steenrod Elementary School and Bethlehem Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 26003?
8 public preschools are located in 26003.
What is the racial composition of students in 26003?
26003 public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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